Alphabet Photo Walk - Providence Park, Burnside, 20th, Lovejoy, 23rd, and back.

DETAILS:
TOTAL DISTANCE: <3 miles
ELEVATION GAIN: 50 ft.
PACE: <2.0 mph
ESTIMATED HIKING TIME: ~ 2.0 hours
RATING: Easy to Moderate, some curbs, some cracked concrete, mostly pavement

This is photo walk event #2 for the day. Come to one or both!

Description: An opportunity for street and urban photography in downtown Portland's Alphabet District. Along the route, we will see some impressive urban architecture, as well as intriguing sights and people.

We will begin at the main entrance to Providence Park, then meander a route across Burnside, along 20th Avenue to Lovejoy, and finally to 23rd Avenue, before returning to Providence Park.

I will be parking at the Sunset Max Transit Center and riding to the Providence Park Transit Station. This is a cheaper and safer way to get downtown, IMHO.

I selected this time window as the weather forecast is partly cloudy (better for photography) and comfortable temperatures.

Information:

My hiking style is to pay attention to our surroundings and take photos of whatever captures my eye. Please do not expect this to be a fast-paced hike.

We also need to keep a pace and not stop too often or for too long, or we'll never finish.

Know that I am a passionate hobbyist photographer, not a “pro”, not a camera expert, nor a classroom teacher. This is not a photo workshop; we are shooting for pleasure, perhaps asking questions and sharing tips on composition and photo processing. I'm sure we will learn from each other.
Smartphone cameras are great for this walk.

WHAT TO BRING:
Best behavior
Rain gear and layers, depending on the weather
Good footwear
Water/snack if needed
Smartphone, dedicated camera, journal, or any other device to capture your art.

WHAT NOT TO BRING:
Anything illicit or illegal